International Staff Week - Spanish Language Course 2023

Applicants: Teaching and Administrative staff of institutions of higher education

Levels of Spanish required: A2/B1/B2

Dates: 22 - 26 May, 2023

Deadline for applying:  May 1, 2023

Price: 330 €

The objective of the course is both the improvement of language competence and the common construction of knowledge, fostering an active role of the student in learning.

Dynamic and interactive classes, based on collaborative learning and focused on the practice of linguistic and sociocultural contents, through conversation, group work and presentations that participants will make about their universities.

The course will not only focus on the teaching of Spanish, it will also address aspects of Spain such as its culture, gastronomy, higher education system, economy and customs.

The course includes:  18 hours of lecture (morning), coffee breaks, a trip to Segovia (World Heritage City, UNESCO), meetings with UVa staff, cultural visits (old city of Valladolid, National Museum of Sculpture and Contemporary Art Museum, tapas night and the tasting of typical Spanish gastronomy.

Location:  The course is held in the Centro de Idiomas de la Universidad de Valladolid, Campus Miguel Delibes, Paseo de Belén 13, 47011 Valladolid. Location map

Level test: Participants must take an Online level test before the start of the course. The Centre shall provide the access information.

Registration

Download the registration form and send it to isabel@funge.uva.es

If you require any further information, get in touch with us 

DRAFT OF THE PROGRAMME

MONDAY

09:00 - 10:00      Welcome and orientation
10:00 - 11:00      Classes
11:00 - 11:30      Coffee break and snacks
11:30 - 14:00      Classes

17:30                  Guided tour around the historical center of Valladolid

TUESDAY

09:00 - 10:00    Presentation by the UVa International Relations Office

10:00 - 11:00    Classes
11:00 - 11:30    Coffee break and snacks
11:30 - 12:30    Classes
13:00 - 14:00    Reception at Santa Cruz Palace and meeting with UVa staff

17:00 - 18:30    Guided tour to the National Sculpture Museum of Sculpture

WEDNESDAY

09:00-10:20 Classes 

10:30 - 20:00  Visit to the city of Segovia.          

Departure from Valladolid by bus

THURSDAY

09:00 - 11:30      Classes
11:30 - 12:00      Coffee break and snacks
12:00 - 14:00      Classes

14:00 - 16:00      Lets go "Tapas" in the city center

19:30 - 21:30    Spanish Gastronomy Workshop at the International Cooking School in Valladolid

 FRIDAY

09:00 - 11:00   Classes
11:00 - 11:30   Coffee break and snacks
11:30 - 14:30   Classes

End of the program

Price: 330 €

This price includes:

• Inscription
• Tuition
• Guided cultural visits and activities
• Trip to Segovia
• Coffee and pastries at breaks
• Night of tapas and testing of typical gastronomy
• Free Wi-Fi
• certificate of assistance

Accommodation

Participants need to book and arrange their own accommodation. 

The hotel offer in Valladolid is very varied.  We suggest some of the hotels in the university area and city center: Hotels Pdf

Registration

Download the registration form and send it to coordinacion.espanol@centroidiomas.uva.es

ACCESS ONLINE REGISTRATION

If you require any further information, get in touch with us

Note: The Language Center reserves the right to open the courses and levels if the minimum number of applicants is not reached.